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Old August 23rd 10, 04:52 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Sunny[_2_]
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The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny
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Old August 23rd 10, 05:35 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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On Aug 23, 10:52*am, Sunny wrote:
The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny


I foresee a lot of fuzz in your future. Keep that machine cleaned out
during the project. The things we do for our kids, eh?
KJ
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Old August 23rd 10, 05:36 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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On Aug 23, 4:52*pm, Sunny wrote:
The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny


I think you should offer him quilting lessons instead, then he can
make his own!

Anyway, I'm not sure fleece is the most durable? Maybe you could use
that to convince him to go for something more traditional? I have used
a pieced top and fleece backing (no batting) for a baby quilt and
apart from the fleece pilling it seems to have worked ok.

Doing any kind of complicated patter in fleece would be a pain, I
expect.

Just my 2ø. But then I'm not a mum :-)

Hanne in DK
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Old August 23rd 10, 05:57 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Lordy, it gives me a hot flash just thinking about it. Maybe you could
make him see reason: cushy fleece backing on a "real" pieced cotton
top!
Roberta in D

On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:52:20 -0700 (PDT), Sunny
wrote:

The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny

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Old August 23rd 10, 06:28 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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On Aug 23, 10:52*am, Sunny wrote:
The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny


Awww...yeah, I see what you're saying. But what a wonderful compliment
that he loved it so much he wore it out and wants another!

Sherry
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Old August 23rd 10, 07:42 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Maybe you could insist that he help make this one so he will really
appreciate it!
Barbara in HOT SC


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Old August 24th 10, 02:34 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Sunny, I made "Quillows" sort of, for my grandchildren & their mom one year
for Christmas. I mad them out of fleece. A 'quillow' is usually a quilt
that has its own pocket attached that it folds up into & becomes a pillow.
They still have them & it has been years. Ihad to make my oldest GS large
as he was & is tall.

Nana


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The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny



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Old August 24th 10, 03:56 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Sunny, I'm with you. ( Sunny asked: Why didn't I just take up gambling
online? Or maybe metal work. Or bonsai plants????)
That's a heap of creating (and weight!).
The only slick trick I remember from the one fleece quilt with a real
pattern was to place the pieces side by side and zigzag them together. That
prevents a lot of bulk/struggle with the seams. I'm thinking your Janome
can do a rather wide zig.
Not much help, I know. Polly

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Old August 24th 10, 11:59 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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On Aug 23, 4:52*pm, Sunny wrote:
The first truly quilted thing I made was a 'quilt' for my oldest son.
I used the yellow brick road pattern and had him pick out about 10
different patterns of fleece. It's huge. I made it long enough and
wide enough for him to roll completely up in, head and toes included
(he's 6'3"). I backed it with another layer of fleece and went to work
quilting in the ditch. That thing weighs about 50 pounds.

So now it's starting to succumb to all kinds of abuse and DS wants a
new quilt. This one also two layers of fleece, a 'real' pattern, and
quilted (not tied, as I tried to convince). Oh, and could the new one
be bigger please.

Why didn't I just take up gambling online? Or maybe metal work. Or
bonsai plants????

I'm not sure I'm up for this. I'll be taking the Janome in for a good
going over before starting. And maybe after finishing. Urk.

Sunny


That's some project! Happy sailing...
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Old August 24th 10, 05:53 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Sunny[_2_]
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Polly, I like your suggestion. But I've decided to go the truly
easiest route: I'm praying night and day for a woman who will sweep
him off his feet, take him away from me, and make his quilts herself
because she loves him so much. Night and day.

Sunny
 




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